//------------------------------// // Early Morning // Story: The Worst Hearts and Hooves Day Ever // by super3rainbow1 //------------------------------// Rainbow Dash searched around her cloud house for food. She had forgotten to stock up on food this week. Usually she went to the market and Sugarcube Corner sometime during the weekend to get food. She ended up having to grab her bag and some bits. She stopped for a minute to examine Fluttershy's feather again. It still was in perfect condition. A grumbling sound in her stomach forced her to put it down and make her way to Sugarcube Corner. Sugarcube Corner was surprisingly empty. Nopony else other than the Cakes were there. Not even Pinkie Pie was there. Rainbow Dash walked up to the counter with a small stack of bits between her teeth. The Cakes looked tired as if they just woke up. "Hello, Rainbow Dash! I see you're up very early this morning," Mr. Cake said. Rainbow Dash put down her bits so she could talk. Mrs. Cake walked out of the kitchen and placed a tray of fresh warm muffins out on the counter. Rainbow Dash couldn't believe she had actually woken up early for once. The only reason probably was the fact that she slept most of yesterday with Fluttershy. "Uhh.. good morning Mr. and Mrs. Cake," Rainbow Dash said. She couldn't get her eyes off the fresh batch of muffins. Its aroma filled the room with a pleasant smell. "Oh good morning, Rainbow Dash," Mrs. Cake cheerfully greeted. "Can I get some muffins?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Sure. How many?" Mr. Cake said. "I'm like starving here. Could I get five muffins?" "Are you sure you're that hungry?" he asked. "Yeah," she replied and pulled out some more bits from her saddlebag to cover the cost. "Let me put these on the table for you, dear," Mrs. Cake said. Rainbow Dash sat at a booth and tapped impatiently. Suddenly, a loud noise came from upstairs that sounded like a pony runing. A loud and obnoxious voice came from the stairs. "Rainbow Dash!" Pinkie Pie yelled. She leaned over to see the pink earth pony standing on the stairs. Mrs. Cake put down a small circular tray with the muffins on her table. Rainbow lost interest and immediately started stuffing herself with muffins. She slowed down when she got to the third one. Pinkie Pie was standing right next to her. "Gosh, I've never seen you up this early, Rainbow Dash!" Pinkie Pie said. "Heh.. I just woke up hungry," Rainbow Dash said with food in her mouth. She made sure not to include that it was Fluttershy's house she had woken up at. She feared that if other ponies found out she had been cuddling with Fluttershy, she would just get humiliated. As a daredevil flyer, it could hurt her reputation if she was all soft and sappy for somepony. "You know what? I just had the most brilliant plan for Hearts and Hooves Day!" Rainbow raised an eyebrow. "And what's that?" she asked. "I could have a super-duper fantastic party and invite everypony to it. Then you and Fluttershy could come and have an awesome time! "Pinkie Pie!" Mrs. Cake scolded. "Hearts and Hooves Day is not an occasion to throw a party for. It's something that ponies celebrate only with their special somepony," she explained. Pinkie Pie stood in confusion for a few seconds. Suddenly another idea popped up in her head. She grinned and beamed at Rainbow Dash, who wasn't very amused. "I could decorate Sugarcube Corner so couples can go here and have a romantic dinner!" Pinkie Pie announced, bouncing up and down. "Seriously? How can you turn a dessert place into a romantic restaurant?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Silly Dashie, This isn't a dessert place! We make candy here too!" Pinkie Pie said. "Yeah, and I'm going to have cake to eat for a romantic dinner?" "Well... unless you want to go to Canterlot for a big fancy restaurant!" Rainbow Dash's face suddenly filled with worry. It wasn't a problem that she disliked fancy restaurants with their dress codes and orderliness. The problem was all the ponies there. She never had stayed in Canterlot long enough to know if the ponies there were homophobes or not. They probably wouldn't let in two mares that were together. Even if they got in, the patrons there will most likely harass them. Canterlot was out of the question. There was a local restaurant that Twilight went to quite a lot but it wasn't anything special. Rainbow Dash couldn't believe it. Maybe this wasn't a bad idea. "Well, I think I know how to cook a romantic dinner myself," Rainbow Dash proclaimed. "I wouldn't count on it, Rainbow Dash. You're a preeeetty bad cook," Pinkie Pie said. "Whatever. I can't believe I'm going to do this!" Pinkie Pie turned around for approval from Mrs. Cake. She sighed and thought it over in her head. She seemed pretty hesitant. "Okay, Pinkie. Remember, this is not a party. It should be quiet here," Mrs. Cake said. The door of Sugarcube Corner opened to reveal Fluttershy. She quickly spotted Rainbow Dash and trotted over to her. Fluttershy leaned over and gave her marefriend a quick hug. She sat across from Rainbow Dash in the booth. "I couldn't find you when I woke up but I saw the note. I thought you would be here," Fluttershy said. "Yeah.. I uhh.. I really got hungry. I'm sorry!" Rainbow Dash said. "It's okay, Rainbow. I was hungry too." "Oh.. do you want the rest of my muffins?" "Well.. yes.. I mean if that's okay with you." "Don't worry, I'm already full," Rainbow Dash said. She pushed the two untouched muffins closer to Fluttershy. She waited for her marefriend to finish eating. Pinkie Pie opened her mouth to say something but she was interrupted by Mrs. Cake calling her for help in the kitchen. They both looked at each other and smiled. Rainbow Dash slowly reached out her hooves and Fluttershy did the same. Their hooves met and they both blushed. They both leaned over the table slightly. They gazed into each other's eyes and leaned even closer. Rainbow Dash's heart began to beat fast. Fluttershy closed her eyes and Rainbow Dash closed the gap between them. Their lips met for the first time. Fluttershy's lips felt so warm and soft to Rainbow Dash. She never thought something like this could feel so sweet and fill her with happiness. It was only a brief kiss but it felt longer. They both pulled away but kept their hooves together. Fluttershy opened her eyes with the biggest smile on her face. Both of them were at a loss of words. Rainbow Dash never had kissed a pony like this before. Fluttershy probably hadn't either. "Hey guys! Are you ready for your special Hearts and Hooves Day?" Pinkie Pie asked. She managed to come back without drawing their attention and startled Fluttershy. Rainbow Dash wasn't too happy about this. She really wanted to savor the moment a little longer. "Yes, Pinkie Pie," Rainbow Dash said flatly. Fluttershy recovered and looked back up at Rainbow Dash. "Can we um.. go outside? It's really nice," Fluttershy said, trying to get another peaceful moment with her marefriend. "Yeah, of course!" They both said their goodbyes to Pinkie Pie and left. They ended up walking to the water fountain and sitting on one of the benches. Rainbow Dash stretched out her sore wings and got up. "How would you like to see some awesome moves?" she asked. "I'd love to see your tricks!" Fluttershy said. Rainbow Dash took off to the sky above her. Fluttershy sometimes seemed to be like her own personal cheerleader. She didn't have a loud booming voice but the expression on her face was good enough for Rainbow Dash. The happy look on her face seemed to make Rainbow Dash more confident and optimistic. Maybe it was even something else that did that. She started with her flips and rolls in the air. She swooped near to the ground and went back up. Fluttershy loved watching her. After a few more tricks Rainbow Dash carefully glided down to Fluttershy. Fluttershy got up and hugged her. Rainbow Dash returned it but looked around to see if anypony was looking. She wasn't exactly ready to make their relationship known to the public. Fluttershy let go and looked at her with concern on her face. "Uh.. Rainbow Dash, I really should go back home and take care of the animals. I really wanted to see more of your flying tricks but I need to go," Fluttershy said. "That's okay! I'm sure they are pretty hungry right now," Rainbow Dash said. "Bye, Rainbow!" she said and took off. "Goodbye.. Flutters," Rainbow Dash called out. Rainbow Dash stayed there by the water fountain and lowered her head. Fluttershy always seemed to be pre-occupied by her animals. She did have a lot of them though. Still, she thought back to kiss. A short, small, and simple thing like that had filled her with so much wonder and happiness. That first kiss meant a lot. She even thought back to the storm again. Fluttershy had meant a lot to her. She didn't just like that yellow pegasus; she loved her. At this point, Rainbow Dash agreed that she was probably the sappiest pegasus in Ponyville. There was no use denying it. She used to be a stranger to love but now she was beginning to understand how awesome it is. She knew she had to be prepared for Hearts and Hooves Day. That day just might be one of the very most important days in her life.